Pink Shell Resort & Marina

 Nestled in a tropical locale beachfront on the northern tip of Fort Myers Beach, the Pink Shell Resort & Marina is simply a wonderful get-a-away.  Owners of units my stay two weeks in season and two weeks out of season, and have full use of the amenities year round.  The Low Fees of $480 Monthly include everything but property taxes(water, Internet, electric, cable, insurance(both interior and exterior)  Amenities include three resort-style pools, restaurants, full service spa, kid's camp, fitness center and marina.  

My Listing is being sold fully furnished and turnkey.  It is the largest 1 bedroom at White Sand Villas with a forward master bedroom.  Amazing view of beach and Gulf waters.

Excellent rental history and income. Please contact me for detailed information.

Listed for $310,000

Karen "Kate" Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL
(239)849-3064

Triplexes and Moments in Time

So, I listed this triplex on my own Street, on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, but, of course, before I could sell the place, I would need to show it to prospective Buyers. The owners' daughter, Glenda, lived in a first floor studio.  She proved to be most helpful in arranging showings with the tenants. She made everything easy for me.  She told me that she was an artist and a filmmaker.  I informed her that I was an artist, too. 

I bike down my street on my way to coffee, on my way to the beach, on my way .. . .but stop when I see my new artist friend, Glenda, outside her little apartment  and her artist friend, Tony.  

Tony has this amazing studio overlooking Estero Boulevard.  I often meet the two of them there.  We talk about art and life and Fort Myers Beach. We walk the streets and stop for a beer, for lunch.  We hang out in this manner for a couple of years.  Glenda's Film, Sleepers Awake, is featured in the Fort Myers Beach Festival and stars herself, Tony, my husband, Lloyd, and me.

Two years or so later:  The Triplex long sold, Glenda has moved to Cape Coral, but she comes to the Island practically every week  to visit me and we see Tony at his studio  . . . . but Tony and his brothers have decided it's time to sell the building and the studio.  Tony is now on his way to a sabbatical in Mexico . .. to a new adventure.

I am describing a long moment in time.  None of us can go back, but my heart is full with the memories.  

The Triplex

The Art Studio

The Friends

https://www.facebook.com/karen.k.nichols.7/videos/10207644772901600/?l=4987025036638979683

The Video

Karen "Kate" Nichols

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com

Not All Fun!

A frustrating morning.  A closing coming up at the end of the month, and I have still not received certain HOA documents from the Seller's Agent.  And, the tenant is not being cooperative about the Inspection.  And, the Buyer, my client, is getting on my case even though I email and call the Seller's Agent practically every day in order to resolve these matters.  Then, I'm planning a Yard Sale this weekend and need to find time to prepare the signs and get all of the items together.  I am determined to de-clutter the house and have bunches of stuff, furniture, paintings, decor items, clothes, etc to set out and hopefully sell.

Feeling overwhelmed, I hop on my bike and head out into the Florida summer for a ride, and stop at Heavenly Biscuit for coffee and an egg sandwich.  I take a sit on the deck next to three young folks, mid-20's or thereabouts, two guys and a girl.  The girl was going on and on about how she was just given this beach wrap and didn't know how to wear it.  She tells her boyfriend and the other male that she would  look up "beach wrap" on the Internet.  I advise her the name of the item is "saraong."  She thanks me and tells me that she just moved to Fort Myers from New York and never had a Sarong before.  I instruct her on how to wear it and, in fact, dress her in it.  She then sits down next to her boyfriend and tells him that she wishes that she and her Mom could make amends.  She then leaves the table in search of water.  The boyfriend says to his friend:  We better leave now; else, she'll go on and on about her Mom.  But, when the girl returns, she doesn't re-introduce the subject.

Moments later, a local girl climbs up the stairs to the deck and is about to to inside when the boyfriend says "hi" to her.  She responds enthusiastically:  Well, hi, how are you?  Haven't see you in awhile.  They begin chatting while the man's girlfriend sits silently looking peeved.  The conversation mostly concerns the status of this girl's own boyfriend, currently incarcerated.  This girl also uses the "f' word frequently.  She finally goes inside and the girlfriend turns to the boyfriend and says:  Why is it that you know every white trash girl around?  You are totally disgusting.  He seems taken about:  What did I do?  I just said hi to her.

Feeling energized by the conversation and coffee, I head home, ready to tackle the Seller's agent yet again, and the Yard Sale.

Searching on Sanibel

I don't know how many people have told me that they are simply in love with Sanibel, but it's not a small number of folks.  So, I'm always on the lookout for good deals on Sanibel, as the real estate at this locale is not inexpensive. A great home just came onto the market, a foreclosure:

Located in the heart of Sanibel Island, this piling home has 1311 square feet under air and over 3000 total square footage. There's a huge lanai overlooking the lush landscaping and nature that defines Sanibel.  Situated on 

.3 acres.  Listed at $395,200.

Sanibel is well known for the amazing seashells on gorgeous white beaches and the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, situated on over one-third of the land mass in Sanbel.  I love shelling and I love the nature and the birds in Ding Darling, but there's another place in Sanibel that deserves some attention:  Bennett's Fresh Roast, a coffee shop.

Now, I'm not a donut person, but this establishment makes the best donuts that I have ever eaten in my life.  I partiuclarly love their glazed variety.  

Karen "Kate" Nichols

Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

C: 239-849-3064

Not Just Another Gulf Access Pool Home

This is a new Listing and one of my favorite ones. I love the house and I love the area.  It's a Gulf access  pool home with easy access to Matlacha Pass by boat and easy access to the artist colony of Matlacha by car. Quiet residential neighborhood situated in NW Cape Coral. Spectacular Pool with paver decking and amazing views overlooking Gulf Access Canal. This is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage. Some of the many features this home has to offer: cathedral ceilings, fresh custom wood cabinets with beautiful granite counter tops throughout, vessel sinks with high end faucets and fixtures throughout and custom 18 inch diagonal tile floors with decorative inlays. The very attractive and modern high end furniture is negotiable. Located on an oversized triple lot of .37 acres on Prime unit 59 and 1/2 mile west of Burn Store Road. Custom built Sandbill home.  Listed at $339,000. Link to Virtual Tour:  http://youtu.be/4WDvHoOqRYQ For full Listing and Photos, just drop me an email or call: Karen "Kate" Nichols Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com Premier Florida Realty of SWFL (239)849-3064

Island Lot: Foreclosure Listed at $109,000

Great Deal:  Fort Myers Beach.  The last"on Island" sold lot sold for $238,500.   This is a Foreclosure Listed for $109,000.  The Assessed Value per Lee County Property Appraiser is $164,601.  Located On Island close to Beach.

For more Info, call or email:
Karen "Kate" Nichols
Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL
(239)849-3064

Virtual Tour: Gulf Access Pool Home in Southwest Cape Coral

Listing Price:  $312,000

Karen "Kate" Nichols

Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

(239)849-2064

OPEN HOUSE 6/13/2015 Gulf Access Pool Home in Paradise

OPEN HOUSE

Come and sit by the pool or just relax on the the deck and enjoy the spectacular view.

When:  Saturday, June 13, 2015 from Noon to 3:00 PM

Where:  3728 SW 1st Place, Cape Coral, Florida

Hostess/Listing Agent:  Karen "Kate" Nichols and her Assistant, Mimi Nichols

 

Property Information:  Amazing Gulf access home overlooking wide intersecting canal. Boater's Paradise Open Floor Plan with cathedral ceilings in the living room. Nearly 1700 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.  Wall to wall ceramic tiles.  Heated free formed Pool w/ spa set in a lush tropical setting with tiki hut located on the Dock. Roof and A/C by Trane are all newer. Lovely fruit trees located on the property. Western Exposure: Spectacular Sunsets!

Listing Price:  $312,000

 

 

Karen "Kate" Nichols
Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

C: 239-849-3064

F: 239-463-4826

The Two Provicetowns/Fort Myers and Cape Cod

My new Listing is located in the community of Provincetown situated off College Parkway in Fort Myers.  I love this community. It's unexpected, this quiet hamlet near the south/central part of the City.  And, great amenities that include a community pool, tennis, volleyball.  The Association fees are only $230.00 monthly.  For sale is a townhouse, two floors with 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor and the living areas, laundry and half bath on the first floor.  There is also a large lanai and a garage.  Listing Price:  $82,900.

As for the Provincetown in Cape Cod, 30 amazing paintings of my my artist friend, Tony Mallous, will be shown throughout the summer in Provincetown, on the tip of Cape Cod.

Karen "Kate" Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL
FLbeachrealtor@gmail.com
(239)849-3064

New Listing: Gulf Access Pool Home in Paradise

As I write, the Contractor is finishing up placing new ceramic tiles in the Living Room and Kitchen.  The owners chose tiles that look like wood, which is all the rage now, at least here in Southwest Florida.  Previously, my opinion of this type of flooring was not enthusiastically positive, but as I saw more and more of this style, I've decided that I like it so much that my husband and I are now planning to redo the flooring in our master bedroom and office with the wood-like tiles.

Our new Listing is located in Southwest Cape Coral, not that far from Cape Coral Parkway. The home is spacious with a split plan.  Nearly 1700 square feet under air, and over 3500 square feet in total. The master bedroom offers a delicious view of the pool and gulf access canal, as does the living room and kitchen.  As mentioned above, new tiles everywhere.  

But, it is the outside of the home that will take your breath away.  There is a Heated free formed Pool w/ spa.  There is a Tiki Hut located on the Dock. There is a boat lift, and a boat by the way, available for sale separately form the home.  All of this overlooks stunning, wide intersecting canals that lead to the Caloosahatchee River and beyond to the Gulf of Mexico.
Listed for $333,000.
For more info, or to schedule a showing:
Karen "Kate" Nichols
Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL
(239)849-3064

Beach Houses and Parties

A friend of mine is an indpedent filmaker and put me in a short film that ended up being shown at the Fort Myers Beach Film Festival, April 22, 2015 to April 26, 2015.  Being in the film is, of course, exciting enough, but as a result, I was invited to the Reception that took place the night before the Start of the Film Festival.  The location of the Reception:  A Beach House on Fort Myers Beach that is currently for sale.

Rarely do you find the perfect home  But, this 2014 custom built home has everything you could imagine, including a separate 2 bedroom guest cottage. Designed to capture views of the Gulf of Mexico from every room. Features include walnut hardwood floors brought in from Virginia, Lutron package for lighting, blinds & security system and showcasing a glass elevator lined with granite. This dream kitchen is perfection with Wolf Stainless appliances including a 6 burner gas cook top, glass door refrigerator, steamer, beverage cooler & wine cooler. Everyone can gather around your 13 by 5 foot island with walnut top. Marble counter tops surround the extensive line of cabinetry. The Master Suite is an Oasis; it's the whole 2nd floor! Suite offers Sauna, Steam Shower with double heads, fitness area, walk-in closets, office area, beverage center and large private balcony looking out to the Gulf waters . The ground floor level offers a spacious travertine tiled deck with pool looking out onto the white sandy beach. There are also 2 other bedrooms & 3 full baths in the main home. The 2 bed/1 bath cottage has also been beautifully updated throughout.

A glimpse of the party and the home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7Ybvk_rNKw

For more info, call or eamil me:
Karen "Kate"Nichols
Premier Florida Realty of SWFL
Flbeachrealtor@gmail.com
(239)849-3064

Realtor on the Run: New Gulf Access Listings

I recently obtained a new Listing located in a great area of Cape Coral, a 2 bedroom/2 bath condo situated on the wide and beautiful Rubicon Canal.  The Rubicon Canals flows to the Caloosahatchee River which in turns flows to the Gulf of Mexico. The name of the Complex is Ocean Isle Rubicon.  With the great view and even greater price (Listing Price: $132,900), it's no wonder that this gem went under contract after only nine days!



New Gulf Access Listing Coming Soon:  Single Family Pool Home on Gulf Access Canal.  Stay tuned!!!!!

The Gateway to Gracious Living: Stoneybrook

While driving through Gateway to my destination, a spacious house in the Stoneybook community, I drove  slowly, not due to the speed limit, but rather to the pretty landscaping that embraces these quiet roads.  I was on the way to my client's house to take photos prior to placing the property onto the market. 
Stoneybrook is a gated community located in the Gateway section of Fort Myers, convenient to the airport, Jet Blue Stadium and central Fort Myers.The subdivision was developed from 2004 to 2007 by Lennar.
Stoneybrook Amenities include heated olympic size pool, hot tub, toddler pool area, Lighted basketball courts, lighted tennis courts, inline skating rink, bocce ball area, horseshoes, softball field, two regulartion size sand volleyball courts, playground, fitness center with kids room, meeting area, and library/study.
HOA is $333.00 due quarterly which covers manned guard house, security patrol, amenities, and cable TV.  This wonderful home is in move in condition and features nearly 3000 feet of living space.  with 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 Car Garage. Gorgeous Kitchen with Wood cabinets, Eat-in Area, Breakfast Bar, and more!  The exterior includes a large backyard with a breathtaking orchid tree.

For more info or to schedule a showing:

Karen "Kate" Nichols

Premier Florida Realty of SWFL

C: 239-849-3064

F: 239-463-4826

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